Ask for Joe! I went in needing my tattoo fixed and he crushed it. Healed beautifully and is very…read moredelicate (which was the goal). Super clean place and great atmosphereAlready planning my next piece!!! Just got my second piece from Joe. He helped me finalize my design and it's he perfect placement. He even to the fine lines I was after. It's in a hard spot to photograph (which is how I wanted it). Love it so much!

Tyler, is the MAN! Thank you for always being so responsive, professional, and just a down right…read moreawesome guy. I've had 2 tattoos done by him, and each time he explains the process, his station is always clean, and well, his work is the best. Thanks for making a newbie to the tattoo world feel comfortable. Can't wait to get my next one!

I got a rather large thigh piece with lots of color. It took roughly 3.5 hours if I remember…read morecorrectly. Moe was very professional, held good conversation, and seemed like an all around genuine person. The shop is very clean and decorated with steampunk masks, horror movie action figures, and some cool art prints. His wife is the receptionist and sold me a tube of numbing cream for $40 which was 100% worth it. It lasted most of the session. I am thrilled with how it turned out and I will definitely be returning!

Have been a customer for years and always get excellent service. Have had Taylor do several of my…read moretattoos and always come away satisfied. She has always made sure that I got what I wanted. They are great for piercing also as I have a nose piercing and when I accidentally pulled it out just went in and they helped me out. Great place

Got trolled so hard here…read more Called in to ask if they do walk ins and the price for ear piercings and gave the price $70 for piercings and studs and said walk ins are available so we agreed. Came in and I asked questions since I never got a piercing and didn't know the procedure but neither the receptionist nor piercer wasn't feeling it that day. Maybe I just caught them in a bad day but either way got my ears pierced quickly. However when I went to pay with my Apple Pay they said cash only AFTER I got my ears pierced and they never said anything on the phone. I asked if I can pay by credit card or Apple way and they pointed at an ATM that I couldn't withdraw money from (since I had no debit card). So since I only had a credit card and apply pay, I had to give up my drivers license and waste about an hour walking around to and back to a gas station that didn't do cash backs and Walgreens a mile away that I had to purchase twice and had a limit of $40 for cash. So after I walked all the way back in the Modesto summer in dress shoes (since I came from an interview) I asked them how should I pay the difference and showed me I can pay with... ...Venmo. ...and yeah, they just made me walk an hour in the blistering heat when I could've just venmoed them the whole time. It's a shame since the place was pretty cool and had a nice vibe to it. I debated on giving them like 2 or 3 stars cause they pierced my ears well but man walking in that Modesto heat for 1 hour in dress shoes to get cash I wasn't informed or needed was not the best experience. So yeah... TLDR: bring cash.

Honestly I was freaking out beforehand even though I have a few tats. I'm a big chicken in general,…read moreI guess. Thank goodness for tattoo guy Jake. He was awesome. My little bratty friends on the other hand have BIG mouths and talked s*!t the whole time. The pain was a 2 on a scale to 10 so totally worth it. Nice, clean and friendly service. I cant wait to do it again!!

My husband and I got our tattoos here last week. Getting everything set up wit Jake was easy and…read morecomfortable. Jake was professional and easy going. My husband got his tattoo done first. He showed him what he wanted, quickly drew up the stencil and got started. My husband was comfortable the entire time. Afterwards, it was my turn. I was nervous since this was my first time, but he made me feel relaxed. He asked what music I would prefer and then I just sat back and it was completed much more quickly than I anticipated! It looks great. My brother and sister in law just got theirs done there this week as well. So happy with this place.

I received a navel piercing here about a year ago. It was marked while I was lying down, and I…read morenoticed immediately that it appeared crooked. Over the next three months, I experienced persistent pain and developed an irritation bump. I ultimately had to remove it, which left a visible scar. When I returned to discuss the issue, the piercer denied having done the piercing, despite my appointment being only a month prior. That response was very upsetting and made the situation feel even worse. I've since had other piercings done elsewhere that healed without issue, which leads me to believe the original placement may not have been correct. I'm sharing this so others can ensure their piercings are properly assessed and that their concerns are acknowledged.

Been here a few times with friends and family, always good customer service and have always had…read morequality services. Hoping to get more tats and piercings soon. Def recommend Mayor as a tattoo artist. He has beautiful shading and will work with your budget depending on the idea you have. Other than tats he's done my ear piercings and my boyfriends as well. My bf has had a conch done by him as well. Hoping to be guinea pig for Mayor when he starts practicing on nose piercings

They offer great services and I luvvv their vibezzz. I got pierced by Jesse and she really cares…read moreabt her clients and superrrrr sweeetttt. Also Rafael is very sweet and talented I highly recommend Rafael for tattoos and Jesse for piercings.

I had a great experience at Main Street Tattoo and Body Piercing in Merced. I walked in without an…read moreappointment and was greeted right away. Showed them what i was interested in he went and talked to an artist named "Rafael." He drew up a design and it was really good. He took a little bit to make sure his work station was clean and safe. Right before he started the tattoo, he asked if I had any injuries so he could accommodate me so I would be comfortable through out the tattoo. Offered me a water. Rafael is very detailed and made sure that everything was done and didn't miss anything. He has a light touch. Rafael is very professional and I felt very comfortable. Other artists would go by and say Hi and stop and talk. I will be going back to Main Street Tattoo and Body Piercing in Merced from now on. Ask for "Rafael." I know I will be.

Awesome tattoo shop , the decor inside makes it feel like an old school mobster joint . I recommend…read moreTony to anyone who wants amazing artwork. Full body suit coming soon. - food god

Mike did an awesome job with my husband and me, he made sure to make us feel comfortable, highly…read morerecommended.. We will be back!!!!

Absolutely loved my experience here with Alex! This was my 2nd tattoo (1st one was almost 10 years…read moreago) and it's in honor of my son who passed away in 2024. Alex brought my vision to life and it came out absolutely gorgeous. She was such a cool vibe and had awesome service! If I decide to get another tattoo, definitely coming back here with Alex!

My first and still my favorite! I was scared but I left…read morecomfortable as he talked me through it . Never thought I get a tattoo, but he showed me a few tattoos of roses, which is my favorite flower and absolute of how this looks today. It's been a few years. I actually went in with my friend who was getting a tattoo admit the designer that did my tattoo and he made me feel comfortable enough to get my first tattoo my only tattoo, which I love today.

Great place for piercings Matt does awesome job and everyone friendly and makes you feel like…read moreyou're family awesome place

I went to have some piercings corrected and redone. I thought I was going to be in and out…read more Matt who did the piercings took his time to make I was happy with the placement before he did it. He did an excellent job and it didn't hurt and I'm very happy with it. The shop it was very clean and he used sterile needles. I would go back for more piercings.

I will certainly be coming here for future piercings or a jewelry change!…read more Came in today for a jewelry change for my nose ring. I was assisted by the piercer Mike. Extremely respectful and patient guy, I really appreciate how kind he was!! He kept asking if I was doing alright and asking if I needed breaks, thanks so much Mike, you gained a new customer !! Reasonable prices, great jewelry quality and relaxed vibe.

Went and did a walk in to get my ears pierced and was greeted by the staff, I felt very welcomed!…read moreAlex helped me get my ears done and he was very patient, informative, and extremely helpful! Very knowledgeable!